Padres fall short against Phillies in series opener

The San Diego Padres lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 on June 2, 2026, at Citizens Bank Park. The Padres' offense struggled despite opportunities, with key moments including Fernando Tatis Jr.'s double and missed chances to tie the game. Gavin Sheets provided the only runs for San Diego with a two-run homer. The Padres will face Cristopher Sánchez again in Game 2, who has a strong recent performance against them. Meanwhile, Jase Bowen made his MLB debut and recorded his first hit.

• 6:40 PMYahoo Sports — Tough stretch continues as Padres drop series opener